UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced Level

MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2010 question paper

for the guidance of teachers

9709 MATHEMATICS
9709/11 Paper 1, maximum raw mark 75

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the
examination.

• CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.

CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2010 question papers for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level
syllabuses.
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Mark Scheme Notes

Marks are of the following three types:

M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are
not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not
usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or
just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in
hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application
of a formula without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some
cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer.

A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained.
Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or
implied).

B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

• When a part of a question has two or more “method” steps, the M marks are generally
independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly when there are
several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used to indicate that a
particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme.
When two or more steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and
full credit is given.

• The symbol √ implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following
on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work
only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously “correct” answers or results obtained from
incorrect working.

• Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt whether
a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the doubt. Unless
otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working
following a correct form of answer is ignored.

• Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the
scheme specifically indicates otherwise.

• For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct to 3 s.f.,
or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an angle). As stated
above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer arises fortuitously from
incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B marks for correct answers which
arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of 10.

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The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:

AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that
the detailed working leading to the result is valid)

BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely
clear)

CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no “follow through” from a previous error
is allowed)

CWO Correct Working Only – often written by a ‘fortuitous’ answer

ISW Ignore Subsequent Working

MR Misread

PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently

accurate)

SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same question)

SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a
case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a
particular circumstance)

Penalties

MR –1 A penalty of MR –1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or

part question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question
remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become “follow through √”
marks. MR is not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures – this is
regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR –2 penalty may be applied in particular
cases if agreed at the coordination meeting.

PA –1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The

PA –1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

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2
1  1
∫  x +  dx
 x
3
x 1
= − + 2 x + (c ) B1 × 3 co.
3 x Omission of middle term of expansion
[3] can still get 2/3.
2 (1 + ax)6
Term in x = 6ax B1 co
Equate with −30 → a = −5 B1√ √ from his answer for 6ax
6.5.4 3
Term in x3 = a B1 co
3!
→ coefficient of − 2500 B1√ For 20 × a3
[4]
3 f : x a 2x + 3 ,
2
g : x a x − 2x ,
gf(x) = (2x + 3)2 – 2(2x + 3) M1 Must be f into g, not g into f.
= 4x2 + 8x + 3 A1 co
= 4(x + 1)2 – 1 3 × B1√ Allow all these as √ for either fg or gf.
[5]
sin x tan x sin 2 x
4 (i) = M1 Use of tanx = sinx ÷ cosx
1 − cos x cos x(1 − cos x)
2
1 − cos x
= M1 Use of sin2x = 1 − cos2x
cos x(1 − cos x)

(1 − cos x)(1 + cos x) 1

= = +1 M1 Realising the need to use difference of
cos x(1 − cos x) cos x 2 squares. Answer given.
[3]
1
(ii) +1+ 2 = 0
cos x
→ cosx = − ⅓ M1 Uses part (i) with cos x as subject.
→ x = 109.5º or 250.5º A1 A1√ co. √ for 360º − 1st answer.
[3]
5 AC = −6i + 10k B1 co (or CA )

BC = −8j +10k B1 co (or CB )

AC.BC = 100 M1 Must be scalar – available for any pair

AC.BC = √136√164 cos ACB M1 For modulus – available for any vector
M1 All linked correctly – for ACB only
Angle ACB = 48.0° A1 co
[6]

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6 (a) a + 4d = 18 B1 co or 75 = 5/2(a + 18) → a = 12 etc

5
(2a + 4d ) = 75 B1 co
2
Solution M1 Solution of sim equations
→ a = 12, d = 1½ A1 co for both
[4]
27
(b) a = 16 and ar3 = B1 Needs both of these
4
3
r=
4
Sum to infinity = 64 M1 A1 Correct formula and r < 1
[3]
7 x a 3 − 2 tan( 12 x)
(i) Range of f ≤ 3 B1 co. Allow <
[1]
2
(ii) f( π ) = 3 – 2√3 B1 co
3
[1]

(iii) B2, 1, 0 Starting at y = 3

Indep. Shape correct – no turning points.
Tending tangentially towards x = π
[2]
 x
(iv) y = 3 − 2 tan   M1 Attempt at making x the subject.
2 M1 Order of operations all ok.
−1  3 − x 
→ f –1 (x) = 2 tan   A1 co – but with x, not y.
 2 
[3]
πx
8 (i) 2x + 2 y + = 60 M1 Linking 60 with sum of at least 4 sides
2 and use of radians
πx
→ y = 30 − x − A1 co
4
[2]
2
πx
(ii) A = xy +
4
2
πx πx 1 2
= x (30 − x − )+ M1 Subs “y” into area eqn and use rθ
4 4 2
= 30x – x2 A1 co.
[2]
dA
(iii) = 30 − 2 x Knowing to differentiate
dx
= 0 when x = 15 cm M1 A1 Sets differential to 0 + solution. co.
[2]
(iv) Max. M1 A1 Any valid method. co.
[2]

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9 (i) RS² = 10² – 6² M1 Use of Pythagoras (or other)

→ RS = 8 cm. A1 Answer given.
[2]

(ii) sin θ = 8/10 oe M1 Use of trig – even if with degrees.

→ angle RPQ = 0.9273 radians A1 co in radians. (Accept 0.927)
[2]

(iii) Region = trapezium − 2 sectors

Area of trapezium = 40 cm² B1 co
1 1
Large sector = × 8² × 0.9273 M1 Use of r²θ.
2 2
Small sector angle = (π − 0.9273)
1 1
Small sector = × 2² × 2.214 M1 Use of r²θ with angle = π − (ii)
2 2
→ 5.90 cm2 A1 [4] co
10 y = 4x – x2 + 3
dy
(i) = 4 − 2x B1 co
dx
At x = 3, m = − 2
1
Gradient of normal = M1 Use of m1m2 = −1
2
Eqn of normal y − 6 = 12 ( x − 3) M1 A1 Use of y – k = m(x – h) or y = mx + c
→ 2y = x + 9 (where m is gradient of normal)
[4]
9
(ii) Meets axes at (0, ) and (−9, 0) M1 Sets x and y to 0 + midpoint formula.
2
−9 9
Mid-point is  ,  A1 co.
 2 4
[2]
(iii) 2y = x + 9, y = 4x – x2 + 3
→ 2x2 – 7x + 3 = 0 oe M1 A1 Eliminates x completely. Correct eqn.
→ (½, 4¾) M1 A1 Solution of quadratic. co
[4]

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9
11 y=
2−x
dy −2
(i) = − 9(2 − x) × −1 B1 Without the “× −1” Indep.
dx B1 With the “×−1”. Indep.
9
2
≠ 0. No turning points. B1√ √ provided of form k ÷ (2−x)².
(2 − x)
[3]
81
(ii) V = π ∫ (2 − x) 2
dx

2 −1
∫y dx = − 81(2 − x) ÷ (−1) B1
B1
Answer without the “÷ −1 including π
For “÷ −1”.
Use of limits 0 to 1 M1 Uses both limits in an integral of y² – if
“0” ignored, M0.
81π
→ (or 127) A1 co (If π omitted – max 3/4)
2
[4]
9
(iii) = x+k M1 Elimination of y
2− x
→ x2 – 2x + kx – 2k + 9 = 0
Uses b − 4ac M1 Uses discriminant
→ k2 + 4k – 32
→ end-points of 4 and −8 A1 End-values correct.
Range for 2 points of intersection
→ k < −8 , k > 4. A1 Accept ≤, ≥.
[4]

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